Press release | 11 Sep, 2007
Extinction crisis escalates: Red List shows apes, corals, vultures, dolphins all in danger
2007 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™, the world’s most authoritative assessment of the Earth’s plants and animals, acts as a wake up call on the global extinction crisis
Press release | 11 Sep, 2007
Fishing out our oceans: the list of threatened marine species continues to grow
As the number of marine species assessments increases, so does the number of species in danger. The 2007 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ shows that excessive and destructive fishing activities play a primary role in oceans biodiversity loss
Press release | 09 Sep, 2007
Drylands contribute more to the economy than previously recognized
A series of case studies by the World Conservation Union (IUCN) has revealed the economic contribution of drylands needs to be revalued
Press release | 19 Jul, 2007
World Conservation Union panel voices concern over impact of noise on whales
Scientists highlight the importance of noise limits for energy companies operating in Russia to protect the critically endangered western gray whale
Press release | 27 Jun, 2007
A further three new sites inscribed on World Heritage List
Following the recommendations of the World Conservation Union, a further three new sites have been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List
Press release | 27 Jun, 2007
Galapagos Islands added to the World Heritage Danger List
World Conservation Union warns the Galapagos Islands are under threat from the huge increase in tourists visiting the archipelago
Press release | 26 Jun, 2007
Three new sites inscribed on World Heritage List
Following the recommendations of the World Conservation Union, three new sites have been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List
Press release | 24 Jun, 2007
Conserve the gene pool of our oceans, urges the World Conservation Union
Story | 20 Jun, 2007
Business has joined forces with the World Conservation Union (IUCN) to better understand the biology of and threats to western gray whales. The purpose of this broad engagement is to do everything possible to ensure the survival and recovery of this population.
Press release | 14 Jun, 2007
World Conservation Union recommends six new sites for inscription on World Heritage List
A rainforest time capsule in Madagascar, a lava tube system in the Republic of Korea and primeval beech forests straddling Slovakia and the Ukraine are among five natural sites being recommended for inclusion on the World Heritage List by the World Conservation Union (IUCN).